Cervical Mucus Colors: What Do They Mean
Using your cervical mucus, you can draw many conclusions about yourself, your cycle, and your body. It helps you determine your fertile days and even to recognize if you are healthy. Your cervical mucus changes in consistency and color throughout your cycle. From white to yellow to pink: Here we explain what each cervical mucus color means. If you want to learn more about cervical mucus in general, take a look around here.
White Cervical Mucus
Creamy, white cervical mucus is a sign that the ovarian follicle is preparing for ovulation. It appears cloudy, whitish, or yellowish and has a thick, creamy, lumpy, sticky, or viscous consistency, and is not stretchy. White cervical mucus can indicate that you are currently in your fertile phase. However, be cautious: Whether you are truly in your fertile window can only be determined by consistently observing your cervical mucus. Cervical mucus observation is part of the symptothermal method and also plays an important role when using trackle. In that case, you record information about your cervical mucus daily in the trackle app.
Pink Cervical Mucus
Pink cervical mucus often heralds the arrival of your menstruation. Since menstrual blood mixes with your cervical mucus, it may appear pink. Pink cervical mucus can occur before and after your period, as well as during your cycle as spotting. Initially, it’s not a cause for concern. Sometimes, pink cervical mucus can also occur as implantation bleeding or after intercourse, when small blood vessels are irritated. If the cervical mucus color ‚pink‘ is accompanied by other symptoms such as pain or itching, consult your gynecologist for an examination.
Green Cervical Mucus
If you notice green cervical mucus, you should consult your gynecologist as it may indicate an infection. It could be a fungal or bacterial infection, or even a sexually transmitted disease such as gonorrhea. Don’t hesitate, see a doctor!
Yellow Cervical Mucus
Before your ovulation, your cervical mucus may take on a yellowish color – the closer you get to ovulation, the more transparent and stretchy it becomes.
Be cautious: A yellowish color of cervical mucus is not unusual initially, but if it’s accompanied by other symptoms such as a fishy odor or even pain, you should definitely see your gynecologist to have it checked out.
